Update to 2019-20 School Calendar

Please click here to access the updated Washington Township Public Schools 2019-20 school calendar. Note the change in the start and finish of the school year. The first day of school for students now is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2019.

Gym Floor Mercury/Air Quality Testing & Information

As a follow-up to Superintendent Joe Bollendorf's letter to the community regarding the presence of mercury in the gym floors and air quality at Bunker Hill Middle School and Bells Elementary School, we have established a page on the website to post updated information and testing results.

Register Today for Kindergarten Summer Snapshot

2019-20 Kindergarten registration begins February 1, 2019, for parents and guardians of children who will be five years old on or before October 1, 2019. Please call the registration office at 856-589-6644, x6698 to obtain a registration packet and appointment time.

The District is hosting Kindergarten Summer Snapshots on July 30 and 31, and August 1, 6, 7 and 8. An informational flyer is available by clicking here. To sign up for a timeslot, please click here to go to our online registration site. Please use the password wtps.

Register for WTHS Summer Transition Camp

Click here to access the registration form for the Washington Township High School Summer Tranisiton program. The program is designed to assist incoming freshmen in making a smoother, more successful transition from middle school to high school. Please note the July 24, 2019, registration deadline.

Of Interest

WTHS Physical Education Teacher Helps RCGC to Baseball World Series as Pitching Coach

Click here to access an article on Washington Township High School physical education teacher and longtime Rowan College at Gloucester County pitching coach Greg Chew. Chew's contributions have the Roadrunners headed to the College World Series.

Washington Township Night at the Phillies

Click here to view a photo gallery of all the Washington Township Night at the Phillies festivities on May 15th. It was a memorable evening at the ballpark!

2019-20 Tentative Budget

Click here to access a PowerPoint previewing the proposed 2019-20 School District Budget, as shared at the March work session of the Board of Education.

Safe Schools Task Force Presentations

On Wednesday, November 28th, the District held its semi-annual Safe Schools Task Force Meeting. There were two very important presentations given at the meeting.

The first was a presentation by Cristina Martins of the Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative regarding the vaping epidemic. Please click here for a recorded video of her presentation.

The second was a presentation led by our School Counseling Director Ms. Jennifer Grimaldi that provides a detailed view of what we are doing to identify and support our children with their mental health, social, and emotional needs. Click here to watch that presentation.

Learn More About the District's "Flipped Classrooms"

What is a "flipped classroom"? Click here to learn the philosophy behind this shift in teaching and learning.

The Washington Township Public Schools administration has implemented safety measures in all of our schools and continues to work collaboratively with the Washington Township Police to ensure the daily well-being of our students and staff. Please click here to access a video that highlights some of our efforts.

WTPS Statement on Website Accessibility

The Washington Township Public Schools' website is in the process of being updated to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any website accessibility concerns may be brought to the attention of the WTPS website team at feedback@wtps.org. For more information, please view our statement on Website Accessibility.

Superintendent's Letter on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Click here to access a letter from the superintendent on how to provide input to the New Jersey Department of Education.

The Washington Township Public Schools' Registration Office currently is available via appointment only! If you need to register your child for school or have questions for the registration office, please call (856) 589-6644 x6698 to schedule your appointment. We thank you for your patience and consideration.

Project Child Find Services Available

Do you have or know of a special needs child ages 3 to 21 years old residing in Washington Township who may have physical, mental or emotional problems? Are you aware of any child who is in need of special education programs and services? An extra effort is being made to identify children between ages 3 to 5 for our preschool program for children with special needs.

Project CHILD FIND, a service of the New Jersey State Department of Education, assists in identifying un-served or underserved handicapped children. Please click here for more information.